Finding the Third Proportional to 213,912 and 332,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,912 and 332,568 is: 517,041.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,912 : 332,568 = 332,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,912/332,568 = 332,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,912x = 332,568 × 332,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,912x = 110,601,474,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,601,474,624/213,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,041.94
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